annexationism

American  

[an-ik-sey-shuh-niz-uhm, an-ek-] / ˌæn ɪkˈseɪ ʃəˌnɪz əm, ˌæn ɛk- /

noun

1. the theory or practice of taking over another country's territory, especially by force.

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Other Word Forms

• annexationist noun
• antiannexationist noun

Etymology

Origin of annexationism

First recorded in 1840–50; annexation + -ism

Example Sentences

Two circumstances, apparently unconnected with annexationism, intensified that movement, the laissez faire attitude of British politicians towards their colonies, and the behaviour of the defeated Tory party in Canada.

From British Supremacy & Canadian Self-Government, 1839-1854 by Morison, J. L. (John Lyle)